TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
TM-9-2350-256-10 - Page 114 of 796
STARTING MAIN ENGINE - Continued
11.
Depress accelerator pedal (Figure 2, Item 6) to its full travel. Depress START button (Figure 2, Item 3) and
hold for 15 seconds or until engine starts. Release START button and accelerator pedal when engine starts.
If engine cranks but fails to start, turn MASTER switch to OFF position and wait three to five minutes.
Repeat starting procedure. If engine does not start after third try, refer to troubleshooting (WP 0081).
CAUTION
If SYSTEM WARNING indicator stays on longer that 20 seconds after engine starts, stop
engine and refer to troubleshooting (WP 0081). Failure to comply may result in damage
to equipment.
12.
Adjust hand throttle (Figure 2, Item 9) for an idle speed of 1,000 to 1,200 rpm, and let engine warm up for
three minutes.
13.
After three minutes, release hand throttle (Figure 2, Item 9) to an idle of 675 to 725 rpm.
Figure 2.
Operator's Controls.
14.
Check engine for normal operation (WP 0011).
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